Best Boat Location for a Fishing Rod holder rack?

Ok as of now I have a rod holder rack that gos all the way across the back of the boat. Its right behind the bench seat in the 2072 War-Eagle.
Now you have to reach back to get a rod.
Was thinking about moving it all the way to the back of the boat. This would make it around 32" above the boat. Where it will clear the motor some. That way I can still tilt the motor up.
So if it were you, Would you keep it behind the seat. Or move it back where 2 people can set in pestial seats and fish ? May just try it both ways and see what works out best..

I will try to take a few pictures of how it is now. And then where it would be if I moved it tomorrow..

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Thanks guys
Buck she will go along with what ever I do with the boat.. LOL
After fishing out of your boat I think I like it better for anchor fishing.. LOL
So I may just build a 22 ft center console boat and sit it up like I won't it.
Also I like the pictures of the last boat. I may throw one together with sq tubbing. That looks stable.

I bet it is. The bad thing is I have the SQ tubing out in the shed. And did not even think if using it like you did. so I will weld up one and try it. Nothing but 4 bolt holes to drill. and if I dont' like it take it back off.
But I will ppst pictures of mine tomorrow. AS I plan on hitting the water in the morning.
PEte

Thanks for the photos, guys. I was thinking of putting something together for the back of my boat (16' Tracker) and you've given me some great ideas. I've got a question, tho: If you're fishing by yourself with 4 rods off of the back and you hook a big one, how to you keep the lines from getting crossed?

this one has a clevis pin release at base that allows the whole assy. to be removed in less that 10 seconds.
it needed some modifications and is not on the boat at this time but it will be again this spring after i make a couple modifications

Thanks for the photos, guys. I was thinking of putting something together for the back of my boat (16' Tracker) and you've given me some great ideas. I've got a question, tho: If you're fishing by yourself with 4 rods off of the back and you hook a big one, how to you keep the lines from getting crossed?

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I try to make casts at different distances, and both outside rod holders are angled to keep those lines away from the ones behind the boat. Most of the time, it allows me to bring in a fish without tangles. When I get the fish close to the boat, I can move a rod with one hand and allow the fish to come under that line to the side of the boat for netting.

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I like the other pictures. Did you build it out of Steel or Aluminum tubing?
I hate to tell this on my self. but I took 4 pictures of mine yesterday while on the water. And got home. The memory card was not in the camera. So try it again this morning.
Pete